On Aug 10, 3:10*am, Tabby wrote:
On Aug 10, 1:13*am, (Malcolm Hoar) wrote:

In article , "john hamilton" wrote:
Any suggestions as to what I might use to work up a kind of semi-sheen all
over on the formica? *

This is a ton of work and the result will be mediocre at best.
Just replace it with new laminate. Depending on the edging,
you may be able to install new laminate over the old (after
scratching up the old for adhesion).

Otherwise, you'll need to remove the old formica first.

Trying to refinish damaged Formica is rather like trying
to refinish damaged wallpaper, IMO ;-)

Exactly. And if youre going to replace the formica, replace it with
something much better quality like wood veneer.

NT

Not to split hairballs, Tabby, but HPlam, like Formica, is
considerably more durable than wood veneer. So quality probably refers
to 'the look' and 'presentation' in which veneers excel.